7/4/13

Meanwhile in Qingdao, China...

Massive Green Algae Invasion in Qingdao China

Via The Telegraph Friday, July 5, 2013

A massive green algae invasion has landed in Qingdao and other seaside areas in Eastern China. The algae is reported to not be toxic to humans or damaging to water quality. But, apparently, it really stinks! Here is a BBC News video on this largest-ever swarm of the harmless "sea lettuce":



See also:

Chinese Army Kills Asian Hornets' Nest With Fire

Shanhaiguan: Where The Great Wall Meets The Sea

7/3/13

US Citizen Kenneth Bae In DPRK Prison

US Citizen Kenneth Bae In DPRK Prison

Via CNN July 3, 2013

An American citizen currently being held in a North Korean prison, pleaded for forgiveness and help from the US Government yesterday in an exclusive video from CNN.

In a trial in Pyongyang on April 30, 2013 Pae Jun Ho aka Kenneth Bae was convicted of "hostile acts to bring down its government" and for planning religious activities against the state, according to KCNA. Bae confessed to all of his "crimes" and was given a 15-year sentence of hard labor.
"Although my health is not good, I am being patient and coping well," Bae said. "And I hope that with the help of the North Korean government and the United States, I will be released soon."

A pro North Korean group located in Tokyo, Choson Sinbo, was granted permission to make this interview video which they gave to CNN:



Related:

Premiere of "Camp 14 - Total Control Zone"

Canadian DPRK Documentary "The Defector"

North Korean Concentration Camp Drawings